# BioEdge

- **Website:** <https://bioedge.org>
- **Primary alias:** `bioedge.org`

## Description

Oregon's benchmark assisted dying law has been a subject of ongoing debate and scrutiny. While some advocates for legalizing physician-assisted suicide (PAS) point to Oregon as an example of successful legislation, there are significant gaps in the available information about how the law functions. Three British researchers, including renowned expert Ilora Finlay, have conducted a critical review, shedding light on key issues. The study reveals that over the past 25 years, there have been changes in the demographics of individuals accessing assisted death, including an increase in prescriptions for lethal drugs and a rise in those citing concerns about being a burden. The review also highlights a reduction in the doctor-patient relationship duration, a lack of data on why patients refuse treatment, and a decline in psychiatric evaluations before an assisted suicide. Additionally, there are gaps in reporting complications and monitoring the quality of consultations. This comprehensive analysis underscores the need for further research to fully understand the impact and implications of Oregon's benchmark assisted dying law.

## Industries

- 🧪 Science and Education
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- ⚖️ Law and Government
- 🧪 Education _(under Science and Education)_
- ⚖️ Legal _(under Law and Government)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/bioedge)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/BioEdge-295134659033)

## Logos & icons

- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idwxa9vvVP/w/2000/h/1000/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776582340328)
- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idwxa9vvVP/w/300/h/300/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776582340422)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Persian Green | #00a8a0 | accent |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| Flamingo | #ef4444 | light |

## Fonts

- serif — asset _(custom)_
- Inter — asset _(google)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idwxa9vvVP/w/1500/h/500/iduy5KXa4t.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1776582340844)

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